Many councils across England are reducing the number of CCTV cameras because of financial cutbacks. Some have failed to capture a single crime.As a small child, I would often steal 11p Airfix paint pots from Woolworth’s.Over time I must have… Read More ›
I have recently opened the door to some really rubbish carol singers that would easily fail an X Factor audition.Because they disturb my peace, I try and make them work for their money and ask them to sing every part… Read More ›
Years ago, Hospital Radio Swale were recruiting new DJ’S. I applied and was invited into the studio to “learn the ropes.”“The ropes” included putting on headphones and cueing up easy-listening records, using faders on a small mixing desk without saying… Read More ›
Having put all the clocks back last month (in case the Argos CCTV cameras had caught me stealing them) and with the nights drawing in and winter fast approaching, we will soon all have to witness endless tv reporters standing… Read More ›
Whatever happened to Guying?Years ago, parents would encourage children to rummage around their home to seek out old clothes and help stuff them with pillows and newspapers, tie them with string and attach a universal “one expression” cardboard mask to… Read More ›
On the 31st October last year, I was sitting at home watching the film Halloween with Jamie Lee Curtis – she was sat on the sofa opposite – when suddenly, I heard the doorbell go.I went outside and looked up… Read More ›
I have often pressed the button at the traffic lights with the ridiculous notion that I was wielding some kind of mystical power over the traffic and believing it would stop on my command.In reality, traffic flow is controlled by… Read More ›
I am getting sick and tired of walking along the high street and having people approach me and blow raspberries in my face… or sometimes, strawberries, blueberries or an array of exotic fruits.But since the decline in smoking and the… Read More ›
Whilst in the chemist, I noticed the wide variety of shampoos for different types of hair and thought surely hair is just hair?Apparently, not.You can buy shampoo for “normal” hair – whatever that is? Does that mean that are people… Read More ›
There are few things worse or more boring than people who insist on telling you about their dreams. They’ll say: “Last night I dreamt all my teeth fell out. I wonder what that means?”And you shrug and ask if they’ve… Read More ›
Russ Writes 